Meghan and Harry leave residents in tears as they deliver food parcels during coronavirus crisis

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly left starstruck residents in tears after secretly delivering free meals to the needy in Los Angeles.

The couple, who spent Easter delivering meals for those too ill to cook for themselves, were incredibly only recognised by a few residents - with fellow volunteers saying they were "really down to earth".

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The couple left delighted and shocked residents in tearsCredit: AFP - Getty

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Harry and Meghan are seen helping to prepare food parcels with a charity in Bristol last yearCredit: Getty - Pool

The couple have reportedly signed up to volunteer with Project Angel Food, which takes non-perishable meals to people with critical illnesses around west Hollywood

Shocked LA locals only later realised their weekly food parcels were delivered by the royal couple, who recently moved to the area.

According to the Daily Mail, one elderly resident burst into tears as she was handed her food and recognised the royal couple.

The couple have reportedly signed up to volunteer with Project Angel Food, which takes non-perishable meals to people with critical illnesses around west Hollywood.

'SURREAL AND HEARTWARMING'

The couple were said to be "really down to earth" and told fellow volunteers to just call them by their first names, the Daily Mail reports.

And a source said Megan later told pals "it felt good to finally be out and about, connecting with people."

Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland is said to be a huge fan of the organisation's founder, Marianne Williamson with the couple planning more work with Project Angel Food in the future.

She reportedly got the idea to volunteer for the organisation in the first place from Doria - who introduced the pair when Meghan was just a teenager.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent Easter Sunday and Wednesday April 15 delivering a week’s worth of food to locals with health issues supported by Project Angel Food.

They delivered to six residents on Easter Sunday and a further 14 on Wednesday.

'SO MANY SMILES'

According to a source: "One elderly woman actually started to cry and said she had always been a fan and had always wanted to meet them, and then welcomed them to their new life in America"

Meg and Harry's weekend of volunteering was described as "surreal and heartwarming."

The source added: "They brought so many smiles and made Easter so special for those who needed it the most."

Project Angel Food was founded 30 years ago and cooks, prepares and delivers 15,000 meals a week to people in LA living with crippling illness.

It typically delivers around 1600 meals a day, but in recent weeks has seen 400 additional people register.

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The couple have recently moved to Hollywood from their previous base in CanadaCredit: PA:Press Association

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